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Ricotta Tomato Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage

This Ricotta Tomato Pasta Sauce (Rigatoni al Pomodoro e Ricotta) is rich, creamy and downright comforting - - everything you can ask for in a pasta dish!  While not traditional the addition of Italian Sausage makes it even more satisfying.  With only 6 basic ingredients, be prepared to have this delightful dinner ready and on the table in 20 minutes.
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Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Keyword: Basil, Italian Sausage, Passata, RIcotta Cheese, Rigatoni, Tomato puree
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 902kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Rigatoni
  • 1 lb. fresh mild Italian sausage removed from any casings
  • 24.5 oz passata
  • 1/2 Onion finely diced
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, crumbling while browning well. Draft on a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Leave a tablespoon or two of the fat in the pan.
  • While the sausage is browning, add the rigatoni to the boiling salted water and cook 2 minutes less than package directions.
  • Add onion to the pan and sauté until just turning translucent.
  • Add the passata to the sauteing onions and bring to a low simmer.
  • While the passata is simmering, add the ricotta cheese to a bowl and add 1/4 cup of pasta water at a time until the ricotta is smooth and creamy but not runny.
  • Add the ricotta mixture to the passata together with the reserved Italian sausage, torn basil, and rigatoni. (*Tear the basil at the end so you don't take the chance of it bruising.)
  • Cook 2-3 minutes longer until the basil is fragrant. `
  • Serve immediately with fresh grated Parmesan Reggiano.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 307g | Calories: 902kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4.1g | Vitamin A: 7.5mg | Vitamin C: 20.28mg | Calcium: 179.52mg | Iron: 5.26mg
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